The average American throws away 181 pounds of plastic each year, much of it from water bottles. Hamilton Perkins has decided to do something about that; he’s taking discarded water bottles and turning them into affordable designer travel bags. His story has caught on and he’s reached thousands of supporters and customers on social media. We speak with Hamilton about today’s new economy, environmental sustainability, social media, and his story.

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